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The Trustee For The Oliver J Nilsen Trust Fund
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Given the small annual giving amount, apply with modest funding requests focused on direct community impact in Victoria. Contact the trustee directly to discuss potential funding before applying, as there is no website. Focus on projects supporting children, families, or ethnic communities in financial hardship.
Giving Philosophy
This trust supports community-based organisations and initiatives that directly benefit disadvantaged children, families, and ethnic communities in Victoria. It prioritises grassroots organisations making tangible differences in people's lives, particularly those addressing financial hardship and supporting rural and regional communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $10K | $38K | $551K | $551K |
| FY2022 | $2K Unknown AU + $2K intl | $57K | $510K | $510K |
| FY2021 | — | $23K | $434K | $434K |
| FY2020 | $3K | $24K | $404K | $404K |
| FY2019 | $9K | $25K | $376K | $376K |
| FY2018 | — | $14K | $350K | $350K |
| FY2017 | $23K | $12K | $321K | $321K |
| 7yr total | $46K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The trust appears to be an individual/family endowment established by Oliver J Nilsen in 1958, representing personal wealth that was endowed to create lasting charitable benefit.
Board & Leadership
Oliver Nilsen
trustee
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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